TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 233, 1 October 1936, Page 11

TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

MANY REMITS PASSED. The annual convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, was, resumed yesterday, when numerous remits were discussed and passed. The president, Mrs. Kasper, presided. Various remits dealt with the liquor question, one urging, that .legislation be brought down to enable the police to search stationary motor cars for, intoxicating liquors within half a mile of dance halls, and another stating that the convention viewed with alarm the increased drinking of alcoholic beverages in and around dance halls, and urged local branches to approach local authorities and local police urging them to provide stricter supervision. The suggestion that legislation be brought down making it illegal for intoxicating liquor to be consumed in motor cars within half a mile of any dance hall where a dance is in progress was also approved. The convention also adopted the following: "That in view of the scientific evidence now available as to the effects of alcohol in respect to motoring and road safety, this convention of the Auckland District W.C.T.U. emphatically protests against the demands now being made for the provision of more liquor licenses on tourist routes, and for the granting of 'house' licenses." A protest was also registered against the practice of men and women walking about the main streets of seaside resorts clad in the scanty and immodest bathing costumes in fashion at the present time. The convention, while tendering hearty congratulations to the Prime Minister and members of the Government for the advanced legislation brought down in many humane directions, thus removing much fret and anxious care which afflicted thousands of our fellow beings, respectfully urged that serious consideration be given to the increasing influence of the art union traffic and the too easy facilities for gambling. The report of the Maori department was presented by the superintendent, Mrs. Babbington, who thanked all for their prompt replies to the questionnaire. Mrs. Babbington had addressed a number of unions on the work, and clothing and financial support had been given. It was decided that unions adopt a Maori mothers' union to keep in touch with them by writing and sending literature and gifts.